A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee today recommended approval of a new type of experimental cholesterol-fighting drug that could be more potent and carry fewer side effects than statins, which are among the most prescribed drugs in the United States.
The agency will likely...

Hey friends, depending on the seriousness of your t1 or t2 diagnose
you may feel overwhelmed..
How low can you get your test strips?
What's the best brands with the most
test strips included ?
The medicines? The lowest price/highest
quantity,
Your new menu plans?
Your new grocery budget...

I recently read an article that suggested that we include a pharmacist on our healthcare team to make sure that all of the medications prescribed by a variety of doctors that we may see work together. I had never thought to consult with a pharmacist to work out my medication worries. I am just...

The risk to benefit decision is more complicated than I originally thought it also depend on your gender.
I put together a blog entry on the subject if you are interested.
http://watch4diabetes.blogspot.ca/2013/11/is-low-dose-aspirin-right-for-you.html
Ryan

Over the last 16 years since my son was diagnosed with type 1 I have been told about studies and hope for a cure. I used to get very excited, but now I tend to take it with a grain of salt. They reported last night about a study done with two drugs that were created as a cure for cancer, but in...

I read somewhere...don't remember where any more.... that taking 5000 Mg's of Biotin helps the pain of Neuropathy.... I have worked up to 5000 mg s over 6 months ...it seems to have helped.. ive had my teeth cleaned twice with no pain and I used to be in pain for days after.... Do you all think...

I'm having trouble buying my insulin it costs 500.00 a month after my insurance does anyone know how I can get help with paying for my insulin thank u guys for any advice u can give me other wise I just stop taking it

The FDA just approved this drug. It sounds like a "carb blocker" sort of thing. Not sure that it is the way to go, but I'm always trying to let you all know when new stuff is available.
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Just wondering...has anyone been on insulin and eventually been weaned off of it? T2 for a couple years now...doing horribly. Yesterday I noticed pain in both my feet and tested...almost 500. Scared the crap out of me...not the number (sadly), but the number PLUS the pain. Feet still hurt a...

My doctor just prescribed Victoza to help me get my diabetes under control. I'm a type 2 diabetic who uses an insulin pump and my recent A1C level was super high. I'd anyone using Victoza and, if you are, how had it worked for you? Thanks!

hey guys im a new member here also im an old diabetic but i never been under control maybe because i was an addict so i didnt give a mind about my health but now im so thankful cuz i realy realy care and since i begin my diet and doctor control i feel so good i realy feel like i never was its...

Now that I am on insulin, I have learned a lot about the different types of insulin and how they work. I take Humulin N which I was calling a long lasting insulin, but have since found that it is an intermediate insulin. I found this chart on www.WebMD.com that helps give information on the...

My Dr put me in Januvia 3/6 by 3/7 I developed a sore throat and cold. By 3/10 i developed a numbness in upper back still have congestion no sore throat and headache. By 3/12 I experienced sharp shooting pains in toes and fingers lasting only seconds but crippling. By 3/15 my legs felt stiff and...

You wrote on your profile.
Like poo-poo! I hurt ALL over and can't sleep. I'm all out of my meds because I lst my insurance this month due to divorce. :( My meds cost more than. Make in a month so I had to chose between meds and rent and food. This really stinks. I'm on SSI Disability and am...

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